Mansfield

MANSFIELD, PA- “Cruzando los estrechos: Collaborating in Cuba,” an exhibit by Steven Daiber, is on display at the Loomis Gallery. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Representatives of State Farm Insurance were at Mansfield University on Thursday, October 4 to present a $50,000 grant to be used to make improvements in technology and teaching capabilities in the Computer Information Science (CIS) Department.
A state-of-the art laptop lecture classroom in Elliott Hall has already been outfitted with the funding. more»

MANSFIELD, PA- The Mansfield University Art Gallery will be dedicated in honor of Professor Emeritus Thomas Loomis on Friday, October 12 at 6 p.m.
The dedication ceremony and a talk by Loomis, followed by a reception, will be held in the Gallery in Allen Hall. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Tami Tango Trio and Tango Dancers will visit Mansfield on Thursday, October 11 and Friday, October 12 to perform in concert and teach.
On Thursday, the ensemble, led by flutist Eduardo Tami, will give a presentation on the art and history of tango music and dance at noon in Steadman Theatre.
At 8 p.m. more»

MANSFIELD, PA-- Alumni, family and friends will return to Mansfield University to celebrate Homecoming 2012 on October 12-14.
Highlighting Friday’s schedule will be the Athletic Hall of Fame reception, dinner and induction ceremony beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the Manser North Dining Hall. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— On September 4, 1897, around midnight, Effie Copley of Hills Creek was shot in the head four times on the bank of what is now part of the Mansfield University campus.
Effie’s estranged husband, Walter Goodwin of Charleston, was accused of murdering her. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University will hold “Visit Day” on Friday, September 28.
Prospective students and their parents will be able to visit campus to talk with admissions counselors, faculty members and current students about MU’s 70 undergraduate programs, financial aid, club activities and campus life.
Participants will also be able to tour campus, including the North Hall Library and the ne more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Marcellus Institute at Mansfield University is offering basic First Responder with CPR and First Aid Training online beginning September 30 and running through December 28.
The certifications are through the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Emergency Care and Safety Institute. more»

MANSFIELD, PA—The popular and the new will highlight this year’s Fabulous 1890s Weekend on September 28-29 in Smythe Park, Mansfield.
The Weekend celebrates the world’s first night football game played on September 28, 1892 in Smythe Park. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— As part of Mansfield University’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra will perform in concert on Friday, September 21, 8 p.m. in Steadman Theatre. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University Music Professor Nancy Boston will present a solo piano concert on Sunday, September 16, 3 p.m. in Steadman Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public.
The program is titled "Last Writes" and features the final piano sonatas of Beethoven and Schubert.

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield University International Film Series will feature three award winning films and one night of short films during the fall semester.
On Monday, September 17, Before Your Eyes will be shown in Turkish and Kurdish with English subtitles.
Prairie Love will be featured in English on Monday, October 15. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The 156th academic year at Mansfield University got underway with Convocation on Friday.
Craig Cleland, professor of Education and Special Education, was the featured speaker. more»

MANSFIELD, PA- The annual president’s breakfast on Thursday morning gave Mansfield University Interim President Allan Golden the opportunity to welcome faculty and staff for the new academic year, to highlight recent accomplishments and to talk about the challenges MU faces.
Listing the successful Middle State accreditation process, new academic programs, creation of The Marcellus Institute, numer more»

MANSFIELD, PA- “Sticks & Stones & Bits of Bone,” a collection of works by Debb VanDelinder, is on display at the Mansfield University Loomis Gallery. The exhibit will run through September 22.
The Elmira, NY-based VanDelinder, who received her bachelor’s degree in 1983 and her master’s in 1986 from Mansfield, works in scanography, also known as scanner photography. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Area singers are invited to join the Mansfield University Festival Chorus for the 2012-13 season. The Chorus, directed by Peggy Dettwiler, will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in Steadman Theatre beginning Tuesday, August 28.
The Festival Chorus will perform in the annual Choral Collage on Sunday, October 28, along with the Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, and the Concert Choir. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Brothers Osbourne will be the opening act for Thompson Square at Decker Gymnasium on Friday, September 14 at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
TJ and John Osbourne bring a number of influences, ranging from Hank Williams Sr. to Bruce Springsteen, to their performances. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfieldians, Mansfield University’s select ensemble of 12 singers that specializes in vocal jazz, have been invited to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2013 National Conference, to be held in Dallas, TX next March.
Sheryl Monkelien, director of Vocal Jazz at MU, says The Mansfieldians were selected from over 250 ensembles that applied for a coveted p more»

MANSFIELD, PA—The first ever Marcellus Summer Camp was held at Mansfield University July 8-10.
Twenty one students in grades 10-12 from Tioga, Bradford, Clarion and Indiana Counties in Pennsylvania were joined by students from New York State for an introduction to the natural gas industry and possible career paths. more»

Harrisburg – As the final, important step in an 18-month long process, Governor Tom Corbett has signed into law a series of bills that will “modernize” the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), providing the 14 member universities new competitive and cost-savings opportunities, and granting them the ability to offer advanced degree programs designed to meet the specific needs of more»

MANSFIELD, PA—The Mansfield University Concert Choir won three Gold Medals at the World Choir Games in Cincinnati, OH over the weekend. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University has been re-accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The accreditation applies to all areas of the University, from the classroom to academic support to student activities and residential life. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Anticipation is running high as the Mansfield University Concert Choir prepares to travel to Cincinnati, OH to participate in the 2012 World Choir Games, the largest international choral competition in the world. more»

MANSFIELD, PA—More than 300 alumni, family and friends returned to Mansfield University for Alumni Weekend 2012 on June 8-9.
The Class of 1962, celebrating its 50th anniversary, was this year’s honored guests for alumni weekend. Forty one members of the class returned to MU and were recognized, along with all classes with years ending in two and seven, retired faculty, administrators and staff. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Marcellus Institute at Mansfield University is offering The Marcellus Camp for students in grades 10-12. The camp will take place on campus from July 8-10. more»